Pakistan thrash India by four wickets in Hong Kong Super Sixes clash

HONG KONG: Pakistan produced a stunning batting performance to defeat arch-rivals India by four wickets in a Group C encounter at the Hong Kong Super Sixes tournament on Friday, chasing down a challenging target in just 3.5 overs.

The high-scoring contest was played at Mission Road Ground, where Pakistan captain Abbas Afridi won the toss and elected to field first, putting India in to bat.

India made an aggressive start and posted 88 runs in their allotted six overs. Shashank Singh was the standout performer with the bat, smashing 40 runs off just 11 deliveries to give his side a competitive total.

Pakistan’s bowlers managed to pick up wickets at regular intervals. Abdul Samad led the attack with an impressive spell, taking two wickets while conceding just 10 runs in his over. Ahmed Daniyal and Mohammad Shahzad also claimed one wicket each.

However, India’s total proved insufficient against Pakistan’s explosive batting lineup.

Chasing 89, Pakistan came out with an aggressive approach and wasted little time in taking control of the match. Opening batter Khawaja Nafay delivered a breathtaking performance, smashing 41 runs from only 12 balls.

His explosive innings featured two boundaries and five towering sixes, putting India under immediate pressure and bringing Pakistan close to victory.

Captain Abbas Afridi provided further momentum with a quickfire 35, ensuring the chase remained firmly in Pakistan’s control.

With the required runs coming rapidly, Pakistan completed the chase in just 3.5 overs, securing a convincing four-wicket victory over their traditional rivals.

Abdul Samad remained unbeaten on seven, while Irfan Khan contributed an unbeaten six as Pakistan crossed the finishing line.

The emphatic victory highlighted Pakistan’s attacking approach in the shortest format of the game, with Khawaja Nafay and Abbas Afridi emerging as the key contributors to the memorable win.

Pakistan’s commanding performance against India provided an early boost to their Group C campaign in the Hong Kong Super Sixes tournament.